Safety Updates
Welcome to our Safety Updates. Through sharing knowledge and best practices we aim to keep flying safe at E-Flight Academy. If you have safety information to share, email scmm@eflight.nl.
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Parking brake partially on during touch & go (PH-KWH)
Brake pressure applied during downwind check without visual verification of the parking brake lever position. -
Battery cooling liquid cap missing during pre-flight
Coolant low; filler cap not installed. Until further notice, pilots may not refill coolant themselves — call maintenance. -
BATTERY CURRENT NOT EQUAL caution in flight (Velis)
Caution observed twice in recent months on two different aircraft. Hangar One inspection found no further action needed. Follow the checklist if it occurs. -
Flap overspeed prevention & response (Velis)
Velis flap limits: F1 81 kts, F2 65 kts. Monitor airspeed, don't rely on noise. Crosswind landings: consider reduced flaps. -
Emergency landing analysis (PH-VFL) — fuel starvation lessons
Pipistrel Virus PH-VFL emergency-landed after fuel starvation. New refuelling procedures and pre-flight checks now in effect. -
Winter operations preparedness — cold weather flying
Velis winter kit, battery pre-heat, defogging, bird migration awareness, slippery platforms. Plan extra prep time. -
Updated flight preparation checklist available
New checklist covers weather, NOTAMs, route planning, and essential pre-flight items. Available at campus and online. -
Treat our tires right — avoid hard braking and inspect before flight
Velis and Virus tires wear quickly from hard braking. Thorough walkaround checks prevent blowouts. -
Generator fault light (PH-VFL) — follow the Non-Normal Checklist
Generator fail event during return to Teuge; PIC handled it professionally via the Non-Normal Checklist.